Throughout history, women have risen to power in societies where female leadership was often discouraged or outright forbidden. From ancient Egypt to Victorian Britain, these rulers defied societal norms, wielding authority, enacting reforms, and leaving lasting legacies. Their stories reveal resilience, strategic brilliance, and...

Today, the act of voting is considered sacrosanctly private, safeguarded by the curtain of a voting booth and the security of a sealed ballot box. However, for the first two centuries of American democracy, the right to vote was not only restricted to a...